As Stage 4 water restrictions loomed, people were urged to pray for rain

As of today, Wichita Falls had a water deficit of 4.57 inches. If the combined lake levels continued to drop below 30%, Stage 4water restrictions were slated to take effect, which banned all outdoor watering except water collected from tubs and sinks. In January, it was predicted that the county would’ve hit Stage 4 by July. Thanks to the seven plus inches received earlier this year, now the Stage 4 Drought Disaster was slated to hit in mid August.